PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Idaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Train
vs
Idaho

195 cm
24
248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franky Train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idaho throws a right hand that Train ducks under and follows up with a left that Train also avoids with ease.
Idaho throws a nice looking combination but Train bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Idaho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Idaho swinging wildly here.
Idaho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Train shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Idaho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Train is looking to take a break and control but Idaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Train tries to move into full mount but can't pass Idaho's legs.
Train trying to control the position but Idaho is working away.
Idaho is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Train wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.

Train is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Idaho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Train scoring with punches and elbows.
Idaho wants to get back to his feet but Train drags him back down.
An elbow from Train crashes against the mat.
Train knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Idaho on the ground.
Train prevents Idaho from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Train scores with a couple of short elbows.
Train tries to move to mount but Idaho blocks the move with his legs.
Idaho is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Train is controlling him well.
Idaho parries the strikes from Train easily there. Train is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Idaho to escape.
Train lands an elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Train with the ground and pound but Idaho regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train misses with a head shot. Idaho uses the momentum to regain guard.
Train won't allow Idaho to get back to his feet.
Train is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Train sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Idaho's guard.
Train thows a huge punch but Idaho dodges it nicely.
Train drops an elbow to the side of Idaho's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Train seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Train works his way into full mount!
Train landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idaho wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Train.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Train dominated that round.
That's time! Train's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Idaho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Idaho shoots for a double leg takedown but Train sprawls well. He's pushed Idaho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Train shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Idaho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Train prevents Idaho from escaping the position.
Train lands a nice forearm strike.
Franky Train overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idaho dodges the ground and pound from Train.
Train working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idaho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Train connects with a decent elbow.
Idaho wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Train content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Train working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Idaho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Train connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is not content to let Train control the position.
Train working the ground and pound but Idaho is defending the strikes.
Idaho is pushing Train's head away, looking to escape. Train manages to hold on to the position though.
Train advances to full mount.
Idaho squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train controlling the pace for now.
Train looking to control but Idaho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Idaho is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Train lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Idaho is squirming around, avoiding Train's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train scoring with strikes but Idaho is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Train dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Train shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Train looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Train thows a huge punch but Idaho dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Train lands a nice short elbow.
Idaho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Train.
Train not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Train controlling the action here.

Train is trying to work for a kimura but Idaho is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Train wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position.
Idaho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Train.
Idaho has hold of Train's hands but Train slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Train is keen to just control but Idaho is a slippery customer.
Train is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Train content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idaho keeping full guard, as Train tries to pass.
Train won't allow Idaho to get back to his feet.
Train trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Train with a flurry of punches that miss.
Train has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Train is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Train is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idaho can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Franky Train has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Idaho misses with the combination.

Train shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Idaho's guard.
Train stops Idaho from standing up.
Idaho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Train trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Train is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Franky Train just wasn't active enough.

Train scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is staying active underneath Train, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Train throws a strike but Idaho avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Duncan Idaho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Train slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idaho wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Train showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Train, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Train!
An out of breath Franky Train thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.